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Articles from the June 17, 2016 edition


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  • City seeks better ambulance service

    Paul Dragu|Updated Jun 20, 2016

    Havre community leaders have begun talking about upgrading the city's ground ambulance service. The reason is so patients who are taken from Havre's Northern Montana Hospital to more-equipped hospitals, such as Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, will not have to be taken by costly, and oftentimes, more time-consuming air ambulances. Air ambulances are vital in a rural state like Montana. But the costs patients can incur have been a source of controversy and concern. In an April...

  • Rocky Boy Fathers Day fishing derby set for Sunday

    Alex Ross|Updated Jun 17, 2016

    The Chippewa Cree Tribe Natural Resources Department will be holding its eighth annual Father's Day Fishing Derby Sunday at Brown's Dam east of Box Elder. Registration will be at 9 a.m and there is an entry fee of $5. The derby will start at 10 a.m. and last until 3 p.m. No fishing equipment is required. There will also be cash prizes, including $25 in the sucker fish category for longs, heaviest, smallest and most caught sucker. For additional information, people can call 395-4207...

  • Father's Day Fishing Derby set for Sunday

    John Kelleher|Updated Jun 17, 2016

    The annual Havre Rotary Club’s Father’s Day Fishing Derby will take place Sunday at Rotary Pond in Beaver Creek Park. The event will include contests for children 10 and under younger 11 to 15 in boys and girls divisions. Prize medals will be handed out at the end of the derby. Refreshments will be served, and hamburgers and hot dogs will be sold. Registration will begin at noon, and the derby starts at 1 p.m. There are no fees to fish. Montana state fishing regulations will be followed. Fish have been planted by Montana Fis...

  • Relay for Life happens tonight

    John Kelleher|Updated Jun 17, 2016

    Tears and cheers usually happen simultaneously at the North Central Montana Relay for Life. It's likely to be that way again tonight as the largest anti-cancer program in the area takes place at the track at Havre High School. Money raised will go to the American Cancer Society to fund research and assist families of people with cancer. The program begins at 6 p.m., but there will be a barbecue at 5 p.m., said Jalyn Keighley of the American Cancer Society. At 6 p.m., there...

  • 4-H'ers study showing rabbits

    Updated Jun 17, 2016

    Press release The Hill County 4-H program has been holding Rabbit Workshops to prepare 4-H members for their show at the Great Northern Fair in July. At the most recent workshop, June 9, the 4-H'ers posed for a photo with their rabbits that they will be showing at the Fair. Jasmine Powell has been leading the workshops and has been discussing how to get their rabbits ready for the fair, along with going through the steps for the Showmanship class. There is one more workshop,...

  • Celebrating History: Creameries create controversy

    Updated Jun 17, 2016

    By Emily Mayer The Hill County Creamery was barely two years in operation when the following article was printed on the front page of The Havre Plaindealer’s June 17, 1916 issue: WARNING AGAINST CREAMERY PROMOTER County Agent Classifies Such as a Swindler County Agent Paul P. Banker this week supplied The Plaindealer with the following relating to creamery promoters said to be working in Northern Montana: ‘Word comes from the dairy department at Bozeman that creamery promoters are at work, in counties adjoining Hill. Thi...

  • View from the North 40: Lists aren't just for to-do

    Pam Burke|Updated Jun 17, 2016

    Something in the human mind loves lists: Top 5 businesses to work for and Top 5 not to work for; 10 most impressive acts of laziness in history; 24 things women over 30 shouldn’t wear; 24 things females under 30 shouldn't talk smack about; 100 must-read books; 7 must-have futon features; and on and on — the lists being too numerous to list. I have decided to feed this humankind need with a list of my own, and I give you: 5 Most Seductive Foods. 5. Bread. A mealtime staple in...

  • For the Record, June 17, 2016

    Updated Jun 17, 2016

    Havre Police Department Officers investigated a sex offense report in the Havre area Thursday at 9:50 a.m. —— Officers investigated a complaint after a 2nd Street caller reported Thursday at 7:25 p.m. needing to talk to an officer. —— Loren Michael Wombold, 32, of Fort Benton was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant this morning at 2:20 on 11th Street West. —— Officers investigated a disturbance after a 2nd Street caller reported this morning at 5:36 that “mom is intoxicated” and “throwing stuff around.” Hill Cou...

  • Agenda: Hill County Commission

    Updated Jun 17, 2016

    MONDAY 9 a.m. — Oath of Office — deputy sheriff 9:30 a.m. — County Planner/Sanitarian budget review 10 a.m. — IT support review 10:30 a.m. — Park budget review 1:30 p.m. — Buildings Manager — Anez 2:30 p.m. — DES budget review 5:15 p.m. — Mosquito Board meeting TUESDAY 9 a.m. — Auditor budget review 10 a.m. — Health budget review 10:30 a.m. — Road Supervisor — Otto 2 p.m. — Juvenile Probation budget review 3 p.m. — Weed/Mosquito budget review 4 p.m. — Treasurer budget review 5:30 p.m. — Fair Board meeting WEDNESDAY 10 a.m. ...

  • Pouch with jewelry found in Havre area

    Updated Jun 17, 2016

    By Havre Daily News staff At about 1:30 p.m. Thursday, a Havre resident turned a small pouch into the Hill County Sheriff’s Office. The reporting party found the pouch on 7th Avenue North. The pouch was found to contain miscellaneous jewelry. If the jewelry can be described as belonging to you, it can be claimed at the Hill County Sheriff’s Office, Undersheriff Jamie Ross said....

  • Agenda: Havre City Council

    Updated Jun 17, 2016

    Havre City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at city hall. The agenda: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll call Minutes Committee reports Public comment on regular agenda Items: 1 through 6 only. For items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda. Comments offered here are limited to one minute. Regular agenda 1. Resolution No. 3733 — A resolution revising the employee policy manual adopted May 3, 2010. 2. Resolution No. 3734 — A resolution affirming active participation in Bear Paw Dev...

  • Obituary - Betty Jo Longknife

    Updated Jun 17, 2016

    Memorial services will be held for Betty Jo Longknife on Friday, June 17, at 4 p.m., in the Red Whip Center at Fort Belknap. Condolences may be left for the family at http://edwardsfuneralhomemt.com.... Full story

  • Obituary - Edwin C. Deppmeier Sr.

    Updated Jun 17, 2016

    Edwin C. Deppmeier Sr., 95, passed away due to natural causes on Thursday, June 16, 2016,, at Northern Montana Care Center. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2016, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Tanner Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Edwin’s online memorial page and leave a m...

  • Obituary - Art and Margaret Wisch

    Updated Jun 17, 2016

    A graveside memorial service will be held for Art and Margaret Wisch on Monday, June 20, at 4 p.m. at the Highland Cemetery. A fellowship will follow at the Havre Senior Center.... Full story

  • Havre has it for kids, too

    John Kelleher|Updated Jun 17, 2016

    Young people often spend the school year waiting for summer vacation, but when it comes they end up singing the refrain "there's nothing to do." That should not be the case in Havre. Havre organizations offer an array of things for young people to take part in during the summer, starting with the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line. The club is holding its annual summer program for members from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Along with educational activities, the club has...

  • Celebrate a smoke-free Father's Day

    Updated Jun 17, 2016

    From Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Father’s Day is a day to celebrate dads for who they are and all of the wonderful things they do. It is also a great time for dads to remember the important role they play in influencing the choices their kids make regarding tobacco use. Unfortunately, tobacco use among men remains a serious problem. According to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, one in six men currently smoke, more than 278,000 men die every year from smoking, and 216,000 kids have already lost their dad to smoking. D...

  • North Central Senior Center, June 20 to June 24

    Updated Jun 17, 2016

    North Central Senior Center, June 20 to June 24 We have open slots for the CSFP commodity program. Stop by the Senior Center for an application or call 265-5464 for information. You must be age 60, or older, and your income must fall within the guidelines. Monday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; exercise at the Senior Center 11-11:45 a.m.; Painting and Adult Coloring Book Group at 1 p.m. Tuesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bingo at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; TOPS at 8 a.m.;...

  • Big Knife named to UIU Dean's List

    Updated Jun 17, 2016

    Press release FAYETTE, IA — Jessie Big Knife, a business administration major from Box Elder, Montana, has been named to Upper Iowa University’s 2016 Spring Dean’s List. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 GPA for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student....

  • St. Margaret Mary Church in Big Sandy hosts catechesis formation program

    Updated Jun 17, 2016

    Press release More than 60 years ago, a scripture scholar was asked by a parent "How would you explain the Bible to children?" The Scripture scholar only knew how to teach adults, so she approached Maria Montessori for help. Out of this grew the Montessori religious formation program "Catechesis of the Good Shepherd," or CGS, for children 3 to 12 years of age, used by catechists throughout the world, including Canada, the United States, Europe, South America, Africa,...

  • Nault's 'Spreading My Wings' featured at Artitudes

    Havre Daily News staff|Updated Jun 17, 2016

    Havre Daily News staff Mary Nault's "Spreading My Wings" is the featured show this month at Artitudes Gallery in the Atrium Mall. Artitudes sponsored an artist's reception for Nault last Friday in the gallery. Nault said her first art show was in 1990, but she has been creating art since she was a child. "I was raised on a farm and was always getting in trouble for drawing. ... I was suppose to be doing chores," she said. Nault said she is always experimenting with different...

  • Pastor's Corner: He is our Rock

    Updated Jun 17, 2016

    Luke 6:47-48: As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. Since the big hail storm last Fourth of July, our community has seen many different contractors working on home repairs. Some people have been extremely pleased by the results of their home improvement or repair...

  • Out Our Way: The Gospel according to Goliath: Mark 5:1-13

    Updated Jun 17, 2016

    Out our way, there used to be real hostility between those who raised sheep and those who raised cattle. In the days of the open range, there was competition between flocks and herds for the grazing. Today many folks raise both - but there was a time when folks actually shot at each other over the sheep and the cows. But if the animosity of ranchers for sheep in cattle country and vice versa was intense - it was nothing compared to the outright disgust and hatred the Jews had...

  • North Stars get busy at Williston tourney

    George Ferguson|Updated Jun 17, 2016

    The Havre North Stars Jamboree was a busy, and productive one for the host North Stars American Legion baseball team. Now however, the North Stars are just as busy, but a long, long way from Legion Field. Havre is in Williston, North Dakota, for a tournament that runs through Sunday afternoon, and, according to head coach Dick Fuzesy, it should be a good experience for the North Stars, who went 2-2 in Havre last weekend. "It will be good to play in this after the jamboree,"...

  • George Ferguson Column: Number never lie: What a year

    George Ferguson|Updated Jun 17, 2016

    For some, the official start of summer is the day school gets out. For others, the more traditional start is June 21. Whatever you prefer, the fact is, another school year is over, and summertime is here. Now, there’s no doubt we’ve looked back at the past sports season in a number of different ways. Awards have been given, honors have been handed out, and, in many ways, the 2015-16 sports season is now a memory. Yet, there are still reasons to look back one more time. The...

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